The Internet is likely working overtime on Bill Belichick’s highly questionable decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 late in the game vs. Indy from the Patriot 28-yard-line.
He’s done it before, but never at this critical juncture. He gambled. He lost — barely. Make it he’s a genius. Fall short and he’s a goat. Tonight and tomorrow Belichick will be wearing goat horns.
Belichick left his post game press conference, it seemed, truly believing that Kevin Faulk had made a first down reception. Replays really were inconclusive, but it did appear Faulk’s momentary bobble ruined forward progress.
“I love the call,” Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. “I love the fact we’re out there with a chance to win. Coach has confidence we can make it. I had confidence we can make it. We all did. We hit the pass and we come up this short. Who knows on the replay, I didn’t see it…Game comes down to a half a yard…”
And one bizarre call. But if the Patriots made it, it’s a call you would have loved.
– TOM KING

Forget Jarvis Green (knee surgery), Brandon Tate (knee) and Fred Taylor (ankle surgery) for Sunday’s game at Indianapolis.
Don’t count on Matt Light (knee), listed on Friday as Doubtful.
And, we’re not sure about linebacker Eric Alexander (groin), tight end Chris Baker (shoulder), linebacker Tully Banta-Cain (groin), nose tackle Ron Brace (ankle), wideout Julian Edelman (forearm), center [...]

One of the things that helped the New England Patriots take solid control of the AFC East may have been more subtle on Sunday — the kicking of Stephen Gostkowski. And we’re not just talking about his four field goals.
No, his kickoffs kept the ball, for the most part, out of the dangerous hands of [...]

Surprisingly, New England Patriots linebacker made himself available to the media on Wednesday morning and obviously was besieged with questions about being a stunning healthy scratch for last Sunday’s win over Tennessee. Thomas said he was informed by linebackers coach Matt Patricia the morning of the game when he arrived at the stadium, presumably. According [...]

A few notes from Sunday’s 59-0 New England Patriot blowout win over Tennessee:
First, is it possible Adalius Thomas was a healthy scratch? He wasn’t on the week’s final injury report and when asked about his absence from the 45-man game roster, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick predictably had this to say:
“No, we just went with [...]

Adalius Thomas, on the injury report at one point during the week for non-football reasons, was on the inactive list for sunday’s game with Tennessee — prior to which sleet and ice mixed in with the rain and has now coated the field.
Also inactive: wideout Joey Galloway, running back Fred Taylor, defensive backs James Sanders [...]

The New England Patriots begain their preparations for Sunday’s game with Tennessee with a new player — linebacker Junior Seau — and without offensive tackle Matt Light (knee), defensive lineman Ty Warren (calf), wide receiver Randy Moss (non-injury) and running back Fred Taylor (ankle) on the practice field.
Limited in practice were DE Jarvis Green (knee), [...]

Perhaps the worst kept secret in the world is the Patriots’ unofficial signing of Junior Seau, an act probably kept from being official while the team dots i’s, crosses t’s, and creates roster room
Bill Belichick’s words during his Tuesday conference call: “We haven’t announced anything.”
BUT….Player Personnel Director Nick Caserio confirmed the physical and workout last [...]

Those who have wanted to see Pats running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis get more of chance may get their wish this weekend. It’s almost a certainty he’ll be active.
Why? No, not because the Patriots are going to bench Laurence Maroney. Hardly. Maroney may be asked to serve in a bigger role than ever because, according to [...]

Here are some notes and quotes from Sunday’s 27-21 New England Patriots win:
First, the win gave Patriots head coach Bill Belichick the third best winning percentage all-time among NFL coaches with at least 150 career wins. Belichick is now 156-91-0 (.6316) as he moved past Curly Lambeau (.6309). He now trails George Halas (.682) and [...]